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Technijian was founded in November of 2000 by Ravi Jain with the goal of providing technology support for small to midsize companies. As the company grew in size, it also expanded its services to address the growing needs of its loyal client base. From its humble beginnings as a one-man-IT-shop, Technijian now employs teams of support staff and engineers in domestic and international offices. Technijian’s US-based office provides the primary line of communication for customers, ensuring each customer enjoys the personalized service for which Technijian has become known.

Securing Microsoft Copilot: Data Governance for SharePoint and Teams

Copilot Security Checklist: How to Protect SharePoint and Teams Data Before Enabling AI

Ravi Jain
A critical overview of the security challenges posed by deploying Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, particularly concerning data stored in SharePoint and Teams. It warns that Copilot, which respects existing permissions, will expose any confidential data that has been overshared due to accumulated permission sprawl, necessitating proactive measures before enablement. The text outlines a comprehensive 12-step security playbook, which includes conducting permission audits, implementing the principle of least privilege, deploying Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and establishing continuous monitoring. Finally, the source promotes the services of Technijian, an SMB-focused managed IT provider, which offers expertise in implementing these security measures, ensuring clients achieve compliance and maximize their return on investment by securely adopting AI technology. ... Read More

From Legacy SQL to Modern APIs: A Practical Migration Playbook for SMBs

Ravi Jain
Migration playbook advising Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) to move away from Legacy SQL databases toward modern API-driven architectures. The text details the significant challenges posed by older SQL systems, such as scalability limits, security risks, and high maintenance burdens, contrasting them with the enhanced flexibility, superior scalability, and simplified integration offered by modern APIs. It outlines a practical, eight-step migration process, including auditing, defining a target architecture, designing the API layer, and gradual application migration, while also highlighting common pitfalls to avoid. Finally, the source promotes Technijian's specialized consulting services for SMBs seeking expert assistance in this digital transformation process. ... Read More
Cisco Umbrella Policies That Stop 90% of Phishing Clicks (Real Configs Inside)

Cisco Umbrella Policies That Stop 90% of Phishing Clicks (Real Configs Inside)

Ravi Jain
Cisco Umbrella policies to combat the pervasive threat of phishing, particularly for small and medium businesses (SMBs). It outlines seven specific real-world policy configurations ranging from aggressive to balanced, designed to block up to 90% of phishing attempts by leveraging DNS-layer security. Furthermore, the text details advanced techniques such as SSL decryption and Intelligent Proxy and offers a structured, multi-phase deployment methodology, including common pitfalls to avoid. Finally, the source concludes with an advertisement for Technijian, a Managed IT Services provider that offers professional deployment, ongoing management, and strategic security planning to assist SMBs with their Umbrella implementation and broader cybersecurity needs. ... Read More
GoAnywhere Zero-Day Exploitation by Medusa Ransomware

Microsoft Warns: Critical GoAnywhere Bug Actively Exploited in Medusa Ransomware Campaign

Ravi Jain
Active zero-day exploitation of a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-10035, in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT platform by the cybercrime group Storm-1175, which is affiliated with the Medusa ransomware operation. They explain that this deserialization flaw allows remote access with low complexity and was exploited for several days before a patch was made available. Furthermore, the text details the multi-stage attack methodology used by Storm-1175, which includes establishing persistence using legitimate remote monitoring tools, conducting network reconnaissance, exfiltrating data with Rclone, and ultimately deploying Medusa ransomware. Finally, the sources offer comprehensive mitigation strategies, urging immediate patching and suggesting defense-in-depth measures, while also advertising the consulting and incident response services of Technijian, a managed IT services provider, to help organizations secure their systems. ... Read More
Zimbra Zero-Day Exploitation Alert

Zimbra Zero-Day Exploitation: What Organizations Need to Know

Ravi Jain
A recently discovered cyberattack campaign that exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-27915) in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite through malicious calendar invitation files (.ICS). The core exploit was a cross-site scripting flaw that allowed attackers to embed and execute sophisticated JavaScript payloads, primarily to steal user credentials and exfiltrate sensitive email data by establishing unauthorized forwarding rules. While attribution is challenging, the attack targeting a Brazilian military organization and the use of sophisticated tactics suggest potential state-sponsored espionage activity. The documents emphasize that organizations must immediately apply patches, review account filters for persistence, and implement enhanced network monitoring to detect the large, encoded calendar attachments used in the campaign. The second source introduces Technijian, an IT services provider, as a resource that offers security assessments and incident response to help businesses protect against such advanced threats, particularly in the Southern California region. ... Read More